Barley Twist Dutch
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
four barley twist legs and bun feet, this desk stands as a testament to Indonesian craftsmanship circa
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Pair of Dutch Brass Candlesticks, Nineteenth Century or Earlier
Located in Toronto, CA
barley twist shafts, removable drip pans and a central drip collar.
In excellent condition with minor
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Louis XVI Dutch Commode
Located in Vista, CA
circular rosette hardware with a barley twist round handle. Each drawer has rosettes in each corner and is
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Rare and Important Pair of Dutch Colonial Carved Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The barley twist side supports with carved flowers at intervals and standing lions holding shields as
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Grand 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
molding with step-front corners that appear over the clockwise & counter-clockwise barley twist columns
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases
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19th Century Dutch Colonial Raised Buffet, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns supporting carved plinths and an elegantly executed
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19th Century walnut wine / occasional table stamped Holland & Son
Located in Martlesham, GB
inlaid circular top raised on a barley twist column with carved decoration at the bottom and supported on
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19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
interesting platform consisting of four barley twist columns connected by an "X" shaped barley twist stretcher
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Marquetry Dressing Chest
Located in New York, NY
19th century Dutch marquetry dressing chest. Finely carved barley twist posts hold scalloped swing
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Antique Regency Inlaid Rosewood Silver Perfume Bottle Box Dressing Set 1824
Located in Portland, OR
-turned 'Barley Twist' column, both to the front and rear.
The interior of the box also having inlaid
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H 6.75 in W 12.75 in D 6.5 in
Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Tree Shaped Coat Rack, Umbrella Hall Stand Tree
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
base section comes with the original iron, barley twisted ring looking like rope. This ring obviously
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Umbrella Stands
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Metal
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Barley Twist Dutch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic barley twist Dutch available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every barley twist Dutch was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the barley twist Dutch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right barley twist Dutch, those designed in Baroque, Empire and Georgian styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Barley Twist Dutch?
Prices for a barley twist Dutch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $29,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,715.
Questions About Barley Twist Dutch
- What is a barley twist lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A barley twist lamp is a table lamp or floor lamp that has a spiraling base. Usually, the bases are solid mahogany wood, but other types of wood and even metal are sometimes used. Find a variety of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a classic barley twist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A classic barley twist refers to a specific attribute of a piece of furniture. The “twist” refers to a furnishing’s twisted form — in a table’s legs or in its trim, for example — that resembles a twisted stalk of barley sugar. The twist was frequently made of beech or walnut.
- What does barley twist mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term “barley twist” refers to thin spiraling forms. Most often when barley twist is used, it relates to furniture. During the 19th century, many chairs, tables and casegoods featured barley twist legs. You can find a range of barley twist furniture on 1stDibs.
- How are barley twist legs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Barley twist legs were originally cut by hand until the invention of the lathe, which assisted with creating the twisted design. Barley twist legs are named after sticks of barley sugar and feature a spiral look. Browse a selection of furniture featuring barley twist legs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Barley twist furniture dates back to the Jacobean and Stuart eras in England and the Louis XIII and Louis XIV eras in France. During this time, many furniture makers produced chairs, tables and case goods with twisty legs. The name barley twist comes from barley sugar candy enjoyed at the time. Shop a range of barley twist furniture on 1stDibs.
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